On April 28, the Council will have two meetings: (a) Special Work Session starting at 5 p.m. to resume work on the election law re-write, and (b) regular Council Meeting starting at 6 p.m. Note that there’s no “public hearing” (i.e., public comment) component to the Work Session, but there is to the regular Council Meeting. Also, I’ve provided both meeting agendas below separately, so you’ll be able to tell what is happening in which meeting. (Looks to be a long evening).

As usual, see the City of Laurel’s meeting page for the official record, and if any agenda item holds interest for you, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me as your voice helps me shape legislation and decisions.

Watch live online via LaurelTV or the MyLaurel app, or on your TV via Comcast Channel 996 (HD)/ 71 (SD) or Verizon FiOS Channel 12. And if you’d like to register to speak, simply reach out to the City Clerk’s office.

AGENDA - SPECIAL WORK SESSION

  1. Call to Order -Kyla M. Clark, Council President

  2. Ordinance No. 2038- An Ordinance of the Mayor and City Council of Laurel, Maryland to Amend Chapter 6 regarding City Elections

  3. Charter Resolution No. 181- A Charter Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of Laurel, Maryland Amending, Rearranging and Renumbering Article 600 to 617 related to Elections

  4. Adjournment

AGENDA - COUNCIL MEETING

  1. Call to Order - Council President Kyla M. Clark

  2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America - Keith R. Sydnor, Mayor

  3. Roll Call - Sara A. Green, CPM, MMC, Clerk

  4. Approval of Minutes: April 14, 2025 Regular Meeting

  5. Report of the Mayor and City Council

  6. Sharon Gibbs Cooper Emergency Services Commission 04/28/25-04/28/30

  7. General Public Hearing

  8. Second Public Hearing with Possible Action on Resolution No. 4-2025- A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of Laurel, Maryland to Set the Date, Time and Polling Location for Early Voting in the City of Laurel for the General Election of November 2025

  9. Second Public Hearing with Possible Action on Resolution No. 5-2025- A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of Laurel, Maryland to Pay Tribute to Emancipation Day

  10. (If advanced from Work Session) Introduction and First Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 2038 - An Ordinance of the Mayor and City Council of Laurel, Maryland to Amend Chapter 6 regarding City Elections

  11. (If advanced from Work Session) Introduction and First Public Hearing on Charter Resolution No. 181 - Charter Resolution No. 181- A Charter Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of Laurel, Maryland Amending, Rearranging and Renumbering Article 600 to 617 related to Elections

  12. Possible Adjournment to Closed Session. The Authority for this Closed Session is contained in the Open Meetings Act General Provisions Section 3-305 (b) (7) to consult with counsel to obtain legal advice and Section 3-305 (b) (13) to comply with a specific constitutional, statutory, or judicially imposed requirement that prevents public disclosures about a particular proceeding or matter regarding an internal operational policy.

  13. Adjournment

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